Election 2014: Selkirk Announces Bid For Greenwood Mayor

Businessman Alex Selkirk announced he will seek the Greenwood mayoral position.

Businessman Alex Selkirk announced he will seek the Greenwood mayoral position.

"The residents of Greenwood expect an effective city government," he stated in a news release. "We have great schools, great athletics, great city parks, a great police force, a great fire department and great city employees. I think that Greenwood deserves to have a great mayor. I want to be that mayor. It is time to talk with each other, not at each other."

Selkirk, 35, is a product of the Greenwood school system and a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a degree in political science. He is the partner in two businesses focused on human resource management, laws and best practices.

Selkirk, his wife, Rebecca, and two young sons returned to Greenwood two years ago.

Selkirk said he is developing his campaign around six key initiatives:

• Decisive leadership.

• Fairness in decision making.

• Progressive improvements to the city’s infrastructure.

• Emphasis on public relations to promote a positive city image.

• Maintain an ambitious and positive attitude.

• A collaborative relationship with the city council.

In Greenwood’s form of government, the mayor is the chief administrator, responsible for the general management of the city.

Mayor Del Gabbard resigned Jan. 13. He was in the last year of a four-year term.